The 2025-26 Premier League season is coming to an end, and it’s time for decisive moments at the bottom of the table. West Ham are battling neck and neck with Tottenham Hotspur to remain in the top flight, and their future will be determined by the final result against Leeds United at London Stadium.
Wolverhampton and Burnley have already been relegated to the second division, and the team joining them will be either the Hammers or the Spurs. Heading into Matchday 38, however, Roberto De Zerbi’s team remains outside the relegation zone.
The 2010-11 season was the last time the Premier League saw this historic club relegated. West Ham quickly earned promotion back to the top flight in 2012 and have since established themselves among England’s elite, a place the club hopes to maintain next season.
What happens if West Ham beat Leeds United today?
If West Ham defeat Leeds United, they would move level on 39 points, overtaking Tottenham Hotspur by one. However, they must also keep an eye on Spurs’ match: if Tottenham manage a draw, both teams would finish with the same number of points, but goal difference would favor Roberto De Zerbi’s side. Heading into the final matchday, Spurs sit at -10, while West Ham have a -22 goal difference.
Taty Castellanos of West Ham United.
That said, if Everton manage to pull off an upset and defeat Tottenham Hotspur, then West Ham would avoid relegation. The scenario is completely different if Spurs win, as the Hammers would then be immediately relegated to the second division.
What happens if West Ham and Leeds United tie?
If West Ham and Leeds United tie, the Hammers would move to 37 points and, regardless of what happens with Tottenham Hotspur, they would be unable to catch them and would therefore be immediately relegated to the second division.
What happens if West Ham lose to Leeds United?
If West Ham lose at home to Leeds United, the outcome would be the same as with a draw: relegation to the Championship for next season.
Standings ahead of Matchday 38
| Position | Team | Points-GD |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38/-10 |
| 18 | West Ham | 36/-22 |
